X50.0 – Overexertion from strenuous movement or load
ICD-10-CM 2027 diagnosis code · Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements (X50)
- Code
X50.0(claims format:X500)- Description
- Overexertion from strenuous movement or load
- Billable
- No – use a more specific code below
- Valid for
- Dates of service October 1, 2026 – September 30, 2027 (FY2027)
- Chapter
- 20. External causes of morbidity (V00-Y99)
- Block
- X50 Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements (X50)
- Parent codes
- X50
Billable codes under X50.0
X50.0 is a header code and cannot be used on claims. Choose the most specific code:
7th character values
Codes in this category need a 7th character to describe the encounter or episode of care (use placeholder X for empty positions).
| Character | Meaning |
|---|---|
A | initial encounter |
D | subsequent encounter |
S | sequela |
Notes for X50.0
- Lifting heavy objects
- Lifting weights
Notes inherited from parent codes
Instructional notes at a category or block level apply to every code below it.
X50 – Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements
- The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category X50
Related codes in X50
Frequently asked questions
What is ICD-10 code X50.0?
X50.0 is the ICD-10-CM code for overexertion from strenuous movement or load, in the block X50 (Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements (X50)).
Is X50.0 a billable code?
No. X50.0 is a header code with more specific child codes; report one of the billable codes listed above.
What category does X50.0 belong to?
It belongs to category X50 – Overexertion and strenuous or repetitive movements.
Source: CDC/NCHS ICD-10-CM FY2027 code files, tabular list and index. Reference only – code assignment must follow the official ICD-10-CM guidelines and documentation in the medical record.